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Bhongo Primary School

Public primary school · Kwandengezi, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Ndengezi circuit)

Bhongo Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwandengezi. The school's roll stands at roughly 557 learners.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bhongo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwandengezi, Bhongo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

557
Learners
14
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bhongo Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Bhongo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Bhongo Primary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Bhongo Primary School's 557; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Bhongo Primary School's 557, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bhongo Primary School, 2,020 compared with 557, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Bhongo Primary School's 557, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Bhongo Primary School's 557; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bhongo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bhongo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bhenjane Street, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3600
Postal
P.o.box 130, Pinetown, 3607
Telephone
084 457 9172
Email
bhongoprimary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500109742
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bhongo Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bhongo Primary School directly, on 084 457 9172 or by email at bhongoprimary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bhongo Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bhongo Primary School the best school in Pinetown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bhongo Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Bhongo Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Bhongo Primary School?
Bhongo Primary School reported 557 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bhongo Primary School?
Yes, Bhongo Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Bhongo Primary School a public or private school?
Bhongo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bhongo Primary School?
You can call 084 457 9172 or email bhongoprimary@gmail.com. It is located at Bhenjane Street, Kwandengezi, Pinetown, 3600.